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Allegra Goodman's 1996 novel, "The Family Markowitz," captures the perennial challenges of cultural transmission within Jewish families by depicting a Passov...

The article discusses the recurring cycle of outrage against antisemitism and anti-Zionism on college campuses, and the need for a more constructive approach...

Seth Goren, CEO of Hillel Ontario, discusses the escalating antisemitism on college campuses and how external support can sometimes hinder rather than help. ...

The article discusses the current challenges faced by Jewish communities on American college campuses, especially relating to the Israel-Palestine conflict a...

This article explores the complex emotions faced by Jewish communities on college campuses during times of conflict, specifically following the October 7 ter...

This article explores the tensions faced by Jewish scholars in the humanities between their intellectual pursuits and their personal identities, particularly...

In this insightful dialogue, Marc and Lishi Baker navigate the complexities of Zionism, peoplehood, and Jewish leadership, particularly in challenging times ...

This article examines the historical and cultural connections between American Jews and higher education, using both statistical insights and historical pers...

The article titled "War 101" explores the profound challenges faced by Jewish students on American college campuses amidst rising antisemitism and anti-Zioni...

The transformation of college students into Jewish adults at Colby College is attributed to their integration into a multigenerational Jewish community in Wa...

The UCLA Bayit, a Jewish cooperative housing nineteen diverse students, offers a unique community experience that blends personal and collective Jewish ident...

The article "Challenging the Walls Around My Jewish Identity" explores the personal journey of re-examining one's Jewish identity in a college setting, contr...

The article "Jewish Life Tomorrow" reflects on the historical and contemporary dynamics of Jewish belief and identity, prompted by a 1966 survey of prominent...

The article explores the evolving landscape of data collection within the American Jewish community, juxtaposing traditional population studies and program e...

The article explores the evolving relationship between the Jewish diaspora and the State of Israel, challenging traditional notions of diaspora as exile. It ...

The article explores the pervasive theme of doubt in human life, using the recent tragic events in Israel as a backdrop. Drawing on Jewish philosopher Abraha...

This article uses a Talmudic story from Menahot 29b to explore Jewish teaching and learning, emphasizing transformative learning and continuous revelation. I...

The reflection on mortality, prompted by recent tragic events including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Hamas attacks on Israel, highlights the human condition...

The article reflects on the concept of Nature and how human perception separates it from humanity. It discusses how ecological crises challenge the notion of...

This article explores the concept of obligation within Judaism, emphasizing how communal responsibility shapes the Jewish covenant with God and future genera...

The concept of "praxis" in Judaism emphasizes the interactive relationship between study and practice. Contrary to the traditional view that portrays this re...

Yehuda Kurtzer argues that North American Liberal Judaism faces a severe shortage of rabbis due to high retirement rates and declining enrollment in seminari...

This article explores the dynamics of Jewish secularism, contrasting its development with its Christian origins. A family story metaphorically captures the t...

The article explores the concept of feminine spirituality within Judaism, particularly through the teachings of Esther Gopher in Israel and Yemima Avital. It...

The article explores the concept of masortiyut or traditionalism among mainly Sephardi Jews in Israel. It presents masortiyut as a community-centered approac...

This issue of *Sources* delves into the evolving sense of Jewish identity in the aftermath of the traumatic events since October 7, exploring changes and cha...

This article delves into the Jewish ethical and legal perspectives on the redemption of captives, a complex issue that implicates both historical precedent a...

This article explores the challenges universities face in balancing free speech with protecting students from harmful rhetoric, particularly in light of rece...

In the wake of war and crisis in Israel, community rabbis and others have mobilized to support those affected, from families of those conscripted to survivor...

This article explores Jewish interpretations of suffering and mourning through the biblical texts of Job and Lamentations, particularly in light of contempor...

The article discusses the current emotional climate among American Jews, particularly students, in the context of Israel-Diaspora relations during times of c...

Rabbi Katja Vehlow reflects on her training as a chaplain at Maimonides Medical Center amidst the backdrop of global conflicts, including the recent violence...

The article explores Jewish legal perspectives on preemptive military actions, focusing on the distinction between commanded and discretionary wars within th...

This in-depth piece explores the moral and political responsibilities of Israel as a sovereign state, particularly in times of conflict. Key themes include t...

The article, featured in the Fall 2023 issue of "Sources," delves into the nuanced concepts of danger and safety in Jewish life, both in America and Israel, ...

The article examines two types of Jewish fundamentalism in Israel related to settler violence: the post-mamlakhti Hardal faction and the Hilltop Youth, both ...

In this comprehensive discussion, Bret Stephens explores the role and importance of free speech within Jewish ideals and broader society. He argues that libe...

This article examines the complex interpretations and perceptions of antisemitism in America, highlighting how different sociocultural backgrounds influence ...

Mat and Julie Tonti, based in Silver Spring, MD, are transforming the diary of Glckl bas Lieb, a 17th-century Jewish woman from Hamburg, into a graphic novel...

In the exploration of AI within a Jewish legal and cultural context, legal expert Michael M. Rosen discusses how concepts like the golem and dybbuk from Jewi...

Amiram Hadar Shamir was a prominent artist whose work, especially the Children’s Chapel, embodies a fusion of Jewish spirituality and modern artistic express...

The article examines the evolution of Orthodox Jewish advocacy for equal government funding of religious schools in the United States. It highlights the tens...

The book "Inside Jewish Day Schools: Leadership, Learning, and Community" by Alex Pomson and Jack Wertheimer provides an in-depth look at nine North American...

Wendy Zierler explores the dynamic evolution of Hebrew as both a secular and sacred language, highlighting its transition from being primarily ritualistic, a...

The title suggests a discussion of the Squirrel Hill Eruv, a symbolic boundary that allows Orthodox Jews to carry items on Shabbat. However, the content pert...

In Franz Kafka's story "Before the Law," a man from the country seeks entry into a metaphorical law but is continually delayed by a gatekeeper, serving as an...

This article explores the evolving relationship between American Jews and halakhic practice, highlighting modern Judaism as a "buffet" where individuals pick...

This article explores the distinction between submission and surrender in liberal Jewish life, arguing that while submission connotes a loss of self to exter...

The article examines how American Jews perceive and engage with religious freedom in the context of the Dobbs decision and broader reproductive rights discus...

Israeli courts often grapple with tensions between civil law, which guarantees gender equality, and halakhah (Jewish law), which can be at odds with this pri...